Iberis amara Rocket candytuft (Cruciferae)

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Iberis amara
Rocket candytuft
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The Iberis amara plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rocket candytuft.

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Latin Name:  Iberis amara
Common Name:  Rocket candytuft
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Dry calcareous soils on hillsides and in cornfields[17].

Medicinal Information: Little used in modern herbalism, rocket candytuft is a bitter-tasting tonic, aiding digestion and relieving wind and bloating[254]. It is traditionally taken to treat gout, rheumatism and arthritis[254]. All parts of the plant are antirheumatic and antiscorbutic[61]. The seeds are considered very useful in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and dropsy[4, 240]. The plant is gathered in the summer and can be dried for later use[254]. The seeds are harvested when fully ripe[254]. A common homeopathic remedy is made from the seeds[4].

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